ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter‘s 2025 Fantasy Football Draft Targets
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Each year, we at ESPN Fantasy endeavor to help with your fantasy football draft prep, including sleepers lists and cheat sheets. in this column, you will get the best of both worlds, as ESPN NFL Insider Adam schefter offers his personal list of early-, mid- and late-round targets in 2025 fantasy leagues.
below are some players who could be fantasy standouts this season and outperform their current average draft position (ADP).If given a choice at certain junctures in the draft, or in tiebreaker situations, these are players who will receive strong consideration.
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For context, I am in a 12-team league, in which some of these players will not need to be drafted, and a 16-team league, in which some of them might be more valuable. As always, consider the size of your league and your scoring system in any player evaluation, but I believe the players below hold strong value relative to their ADPs and are poised to have productive seasons.
I hope this list is helpful. Good luck this season!
Quarterback
Just as the NFL has elite quarterbacks, so does fantasy. Josh allen, Lamar jackson and Joe Burrow have racked up huge numbers for their teams and fantasy managers, but there is plenty of depth this year, and quality quarterbacks can be found in later rounds, if you choose to wait at the position.
Early rounds
Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens: Coach John Harbaugh believes Jackson is one of the best passers — yes, passers — in NFL history. But Jackson’s running makes
Rookie Running Backs Poised to Make an Impact in Fantasy Football
This year’s rookie running back class is shaping up to be one filled with potential fantasy football stars. Following a strong draft in April, several newcomers are already demonstrating the ability to contribute significantly this season, with /name/det/detroit-lions”>Detroit Lions: Gibbs might just be the most dynamic offensive player in the NFL, not to mention a touchdown machine.
/name/cin/cincinnati-bengals”>Cincinnati bengals: On a team that could be involved in high-scoring affairs, Brown can catch as effectively as he runs.
Bucky Irving Buccaneers: Irving emerged in his rookie year and seized control of the Buccaneers’ No. 1 running back spot.
Middle rounds## Fantasy Football: Rookies to Watch in 2024
Here’s a look at some rookies who could make an impact in fantasy football this season, broken down by position.
## Running Back
Cleveland needs, and is expected to have, one of its rookie running backs to be a factor.
Dylan Sampson, Cleveland Browns: Cleveland needs, and is expected to have, one of its rookie running backs to be a factor.
Trey Benson, Arizona Cardinals: It’s time for last year’s third-round draft pick to show he has a place in Arizona’s offense.
Jaydon Blue, Dallas Cowboys: Blue has elite elusiveness and is expected to be a third-down factor.
Bhayshul Tuten,Jaguars: The rookie will likely contribute early and be consistent this season. He has too much speed not to.
Will Shipley, Philadelphia Eagles: Shipley is solid insurance for managers who roster running back Saquon Barkley.
## Wide receiver
With the NFL’s reliance on the passing game, so many receivers have been developed that this could be the deepest group of wideouts in fantasy history. Catching contributors are available at all levels of the draft, but especially up high.
Early rounds
NFL Draft: Rookie WRs Poised to Make Immediate Impact
The NFL draft brought a fresh crop of wide receiver talent,and several rookies are positioned to contribute significantly in their first season. Here’s a look at some players who could make an immediate impact: early Rounds San Francisco 49ers: There have been so many injuries to 49ers wideouts that someone has to produce for them. Pearsall can. Later rounds The NFL draft is over, and now it’s time to look at potential fantasy football sleepers. Here are some rookies who could outperform their draft position. This isn’t a strong quarterback class for fantasy, but a few players could emerge as viable options. Bo Nix, Broncos: nix is the most polished quarterback in the class and could start early for Denver.His connection with Troy Franklin could be valuable. Running back is always a key position in fantasy football. Here are some rookies to keep an eye on. Jaylin Noel, Texans: With Tank Dell out indefinitely, Houston needs the type of big plays that Noel can provide. Troy Franklin, Broncos: The Broncos have a lot of wide receivers, but Franklin — who played with Nix in college — is capable of making plays. This is a top-heavy position, with Brock Bowers, Trey McBride and George Kittle being the headliners. Onc it gets past them, there is uncertainty and some risk. Early rounds Brock Bowers,LasFantasy Football: Rookie Sleepers to Watch
Quarterback
running Back
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